This abstract artwork features a surreal, dreamlike composition. The dominant visual elements are the amorphous, ghostly shapes in shades of gray that appear to be swirling and merging, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. Amid these ethereal forms, two orange-toned human figures are depicted in a stylized, almost primitive manner, their bodies abstracted and fragmented. The overall effect is one of mysterious, otherworldly energy, with the juxtaposition of the indistinct shapes and the anthropomorphic figures suggesting a symbolic or subconscious narrative. The artist's use of watercolor-like washes and loosely defined forms imbues the piece with an introspective, contemplative mood, hinting at deeper psychological or metaphysical themes. ...
Rita Ponce de León engages deeply with the intersections of perception, language, and collective experience through her multidisciplinary practice encompassing drawing, performance, and installation. Central to her work is the emphasis on dialogue and participation, where viewers are invited not just to observe but to actively contribute to the creation and meaning of the artwork. This participatory approach challenges traditional fixed narratives and hierarchical roles often found in art-making, fostering a more fluid and open-ended relationship between artist, audience, and artwork. Her projects frequently embrace ephemerality and process, highlighting the transient and evolving nature of meaning itself. Influenced by philosophy, pedagogy, and poetry, Ponce de León’s work critically examines how knowledge is shared, embodied, and transformed within communities. She explores the ways collective memory and language shape individual and group identities, often employing performance as a means to materialize these exchanges. Internationally recognized, her work has been presented in prominent museums and biennials, reflecting a sustained commitment to collaboration, learning, and community-building. Through her art, Rita Ponce de León creates spaces for reflection and dialogue that blur boundaries between disciplines, inviting continuous reinterpretation and engagement with pressing social and cultural questions. ...
80M2 Livia Benavides is an art gallery specialised in Peruvian conceptual art. The gallery opened in Lima as a response to a scarce infrastructure for the arts. From then on, the gallery is focused on developing critical discourses on contemporary issues. We are interested in different voices, practices and aesthetics focused on political and social reflection. By promoting the works of established and emerging artists who have influenced the local artistic scene, we intend to introduce new names internationally. The gallery strives to build bridges between the local and international contributing to an interchange that goes beyond borders. 80m2 Livia Benavides advocates for non- conventional exhibitions spaces that transcends the white box experience. With the intend to reach a broader spectrum of the community and to rethink exhibition venues. ...
